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A13 RJL

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,751 mi
Last recorded111,751 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,751 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2024 109,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2023 107,742 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 107,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,565 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 105,563 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,298 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,241 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,540 miles

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,575 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,284 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,884 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,239 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A13 RJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 RJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 RJL registered?

A13 RJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for A13 RJL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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